Blacksburg Town Council Work Session – September 11, 2026

The Town Council held a work session on September 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Blacksburg Motor Company, 400 South Main Street. The agenda included presentations and reviews of upcoming public hearings, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)/budget preview, and FOIA training. Note: The agenda provided indicates a meeting date of September 15, 2026, but the user-specified date of September 11, 2026, is used here. No minutes or transcript were available; the summary is based solely on the agenda.

Fire/EMS Study Presentation

• The meeting began with a presentation on the Fire/Emergency Medical Services Study. No further details were available from the agenda.

Review of Public Hearings Scheduled for October 13, 2026

• Ordinance 2073: To update the Town’s Homestay Ordinance to reflect state law changes and establish civil penalties.
• Ordinance 2117: To amend the Meals Tax sections to update definitions and exemptions and add an additional penalty for late payments.
• Ordinance 2121: To authorize the conveyance of a utility easement over town property to Appalachian Power Company.

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) / Budget Preview

• Council reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan and budget preview. No specific details were provided in the agenda.

FOIA Training

• The work session included Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Training for Town Council members.

Key Outcomes

• No decisions or votes were taken; all items were for discussion and review only.